St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju

St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is located on Jeju Island in Seogwipo City, Jeju Province, South Korea. The campus address is 10, Global edu-ro 304beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 63644. It sits within Jeju's Global Education City, a cluster of international schools, and follows a U.S.-based educational model linked to St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. The school is NEASC-accredited and operates as a PreK-12 day and boarding school.

SJA Jeju serves PreK through Grade 12, with Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. The program includes Early Childhood through to the final year of high school, all on one campus.

St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju is a private, independent, co-educational school offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is available for Grades 6–12.

A dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is offered, with at least one full-time EAL teacher per grade from PreK to Grade 5 and a push-in model to support learning in content areas. The school is a member of the WIDA International School Consortium to support English language learners.

The school is affiliated with the United States through its connection to St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, and it holds NEASC accreditation and U.S.-based, international-school memberships.

The school is non-denominational.

The SJA Jeju academic year follows the United States schedule, with fall semester from August to December and the second semester from January to mid-June. Evening Study is scheduled in the evenings: High School Library sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and Middle School dorm sessions run from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. A Capstone Intensive Learning Model is used in grades 5, 8, and 12.

The school provides a school bus service. The 2025-2026 tuition and fees list a School Bus Fee of KRW 4,235,000 per year (KRW 2,117,500 per term).

The curriculum is organized by Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, with English instruction supported by a full-immersion EAL program in the lower grades and Korean studies embedded from Kindergarten. In Elementary, core literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are taught in homerooms and enriched by art, music, drama, physical education, and library studies, with technology used to support digital citizenship. Middle School uses AP SpringBoard as the foundation for English and mathematics (grades 6–12) and offers world languages in Chinese and Spanish, with robust fine arts, drama, and music programs. High School offers a comprehensive Advanced Placement program with about 30 AP courses across disciplines, plus an AP Diploma pathway through AP Seminar and AP Research. Capstone projects anchor learning across levels, with major Capstone work completed by students in grades 5, 8, and 12, complemented by a strong arts program and active co-curricular activities.

Not publicly disclosed.

AP results for 2024-2025 show 96% of AP test takers earning a score of 3 or higher and 94% achieving scores at the university-qualifying level. AP offerings include subjects across Arts, English, History, Math, Science, and World Languages.

AP coursework supports college credit and admission pathways; SJA Jeju notes that successful AP performance can lead to college credit or advanced placement at universities worldwide.

Formal 'gifted and talented' labeling is not described; advanced opportunities include the AP program, Capstone projects (grades 5, 8, 12), and Artists-in-Residence programs in the arts.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at St Johnsbury Academy Jeju is supported through the Middle School Counseling Program, which provides social, emotional, and academic support via whole‑class lessons, one‑on‑one work, and small groups, and is complemented by an advisory system that gives students a faculty mentor and peer network; this counseling focus aligns with the school's Three Promises.

SEN provision is delivered through EAL, Learning Support, and Social‑Emotional Counseling; there is no dedicated SEN department described. EAL includes a full‑time EAL teacher per PreK–5 with a push‑in model and English Acceleration, and Learning Support and ES social‑emotional counseling are listed among Elementary staff.

The Elementary EAL Program provides at least one full‑time EAL teacher for each PreK–5 grade, uses a push‑in model with co‑planning and in‑class or small‑group support, and includes an English Acceleration option after school for higher‑need learners.

Mental wellbeing is supported by the Middle School Counseling Program (social‑emotional support through class lessons, individual and group work) and Elementary social‑emotional counselors; the Medical Center also provides 24/7 on‑site health care and emergency support for student wellbeing.

Safeguarding is aligned with the Korean Child Welfare Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; concerns are reported immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Officers (with anonymous reporting), safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff, and a dedicated safeguarding team coordinates policies and responses.

1. Information sessions and open houses: Begin by attending SJA Jeju information sessions or EC/ES and MS/HS focused events to understand the curriculum, boarding options, and the school's ethos of Character, Inquiry and Community. Open houses and info sessions are scheduled on separate dates for different program levels, and an Open House & Information Session in JeJu is listed for January 23 (9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Mini PAC). Registration is handled through the school's admissions process channels. These sessions provide opportunities to ask questions directly of the admissions team and school leaders.

2. Create an online application and start the Admissions Portfolio: Go to the online application site, create an account and password, and begin the Admissions Portfolio / Application. The first step requires initiating the application on the online portal. This initial step sets up your record and flags the need to provide subsequent information and documents. You will receive a confirmation from the school once the submission is received.

3. Complete English entries and prepare personal identifiers: Complete all required entries in English, except for your Korea-based home address and your child's Korean school name, which should be in Korean. Ensure the child's name matches the English name on their passport or legal documents. This step includes providing the child's current grade and other identifying details as part of the application package.

4. Assemble and submit the Admissions Portfolio / Checklist documents: The Admissions Portfolio includes several components: the application and photo, Certification of Family Relations or a passport copy for non-Koreans, the Parent Questionnaire, the non-refundable Application Fee, Transcript Release Form, transcripts for current and last two years (Grades 2–11), Teacher recommendations (Grades 2–6 require a classroom teacher recommendation; Grades 7–11 require math, English, and personal recommendations), MAP testing, and interviews. The portfolio must be completed and submitted before an admissions decision can be made.

5. Admissions review, testing, and interviews: After submission, an admissions representative will acknowledge receipt and review the application. Expect contact within two business days to discuss the next steps and any missing documents. For Grades 3–11, MAP testing in English and Math and an individual interview are required; the school reserves the right to request ISEE or SSAT if a fuller picture is needed. The admissions process is individualized and considers the applicant's personal attributes, academic development, and fit with SJA Jeju's three tenets.

6. Decision, enrollment, and next steps: The Admissions Portfolio must be complete before a decision is issued. The admissions team will communicate decisions and outline any enrollment steps, including documents and timelines, if admitted. If more information is needed, the admissions representative will provide guidance on the remaining steps to finalize enrollment. Deadlines and timelines are subject to change and are communicated to applicants via the admissions process channels.

7. Timelines and capacity planning: For the 2026–2027 entry, the first-round application deadline was December 19, 2025. Rolling admission runs from December 20, 2025 until full capacity is reached. If the first round is missed or spaces remain, applicants are considered through rolling admission until capacity is filled, and incomplete first-round applications are automatically reclassified to rolling admission. Applicants should be aware that these timelines can change and should monitor updates from the admissions team.

Scholarships: SJA Jeju publishes a sibling discount as part of its tuition structure, with 5% off for the second child and 10% off for the third child. Other scholarships or need-based financial aid programs are not published for SJA Jeju on the site. While the main St. Johnsbury Academy campus in Vermont offers financial aid and a Good Neighbor Tuition Program, those programs are separate from SJA Jeju and are not described as available to Jeju applicants on the SJA Jeju site. The published discounts are the only financial-award-like provisions noted on the Jeju tuition page.

Waitlist/Pool: St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju uses rolling admission rather than a published waitlist. For the 2026–2027 entry, the school scheduled a first-round deadline of December 19, 2025, with rolling admission continuing from December 20, 2025 until full capacity is reached. Applications submitted after the first round are considered on a rolling basis until spaces fill. If an application is incomplete in the first round, it is automatically reassigned to rolling admission for consideration. There is no publicly published waitlist process; admissions decisions occur as applications are reviewed and spaces become available.